What food to eat in Syracuse? 

Sicily is the crib of Italian food, it’s rich and various. East of Sicily and the city of Syracuse reserve for you a list of delicious food and drinks. A Syracuse Street Food Tour is the master key to local cuisine for international foodies. Ever heard of ‘mpanate siracusane? local empanadas with escarole and cheese. Syracuse also offers typical pizza style called pinza siracusana and of course a rich menu of fish, join our Syracuse Fish and Wine tour to taste boiled octopus and gourmand bruschettas with fish delicacies. Syracuse is especially renowned for its lemons…try the local granita al limone, it will be time of your life!

What to visit in Syracuse?

If you like history, Syracuse is a mandatory destination to add to tour Sicilian itinerary. With almost 3000 years of history, founded by the ancient greeks Syracuse and the old town of Ortigia is often mentioned as the most beautiful place in Sicily. Ortigia brings the signs of all dominations in Sicily, from greeks to Arabs to Spaniards. So what to see in Syracuse?

• Cathedral, founded as a church in the 18th century and built inside the former greek temple (6th century b.C.) with its original columns still visible on the sides…simply mind blowing!
• Old Jewish Mikveh: this ritual bath is hidden in the basement of the hotel Residence alla Giudecca
• Parco Archeologico: if you want to visit the best preserved ruins of the Ancient Greek town you should visit the archeological park, located outside of the island of Ortigia, reachable by car in 10 min drive.
• Food market: do it with us on our Syracuse street food tour. It’s a small local market where Syracusans go to shop and eat street food.
• Sea promenade and Fontana Aretusa: take a sunset walk along the sea promenade along the west coast of Ortigia. You can take a dive into the blue sea right in town!

What’s in the surroundings of Syracuse?

We suggest three destinations you can easily reach from Syracuse. 1) Natural reserve of Vendicari to walk in the nature and dive in the most beautiful Mediterranean Sea away from disco music and crowded beaches. 2) Baroque town of Noto. You can reach this picturesque baroque town by bus in about 2 hrs or make it quicker with rented car. 3) City of Catania. Catania is a must, it’s vibrant, elegant and cool. Catania also has the most exciting fish market in Italy. If you want to explore with a local, well, we’ve got you covered! check our Catania street food and market tours!